Technologies for License
Chevron has a long history of developing new technologies for the refining industry. We believe the experience we have gained makes us an excellent partner for new, entrepreneurial companies to participate in the development and commercialization of new technology.
Listed below are some of the technologies Chevron developed over the last 50 years. Several of these technologies are currently marketed by Chevron joint venture companies:
- ISOCRACKING -- Invented in 1959 – currently licensed through Chevron Lummus Global (CLG). This was the first modern hydrocracking technology.
- RDS Hydrotreating -- Introduced in 1966 – licensed through CLG. Technology for converting heavy residual feedstocks into lighter, purer products.
- LC-FINING – Introduced in 1984 – licensed through CLG . A breakthrough technology for converting resid into high-value transportation fuels with minimal additional processing
- ISODEWAXING – Invented in 1993 – licensed through CLG. A breakthrough in catalyst technology to make high yields and VIs for Group III base oils.
- ZeolitePlus – Invented in 1997 – licensed through TEMA. A significant improvement in the manufacture of zeolite materials, both in terms of cost and product quality.
- Deltavalve -- Introduced in 2004 – licensed through Deltavalve. Automated coke drum valves that improve Coker plant performance and safety.
- Waste Water Treating – licensed through TEMA. A two stage stripping process that recovers separate ammonia and hydrogen sulfide streams from sour waters produced in a refinery
- Gas-to-Liquids – Invented in 2000 - licensed through SasolChevron Holdings. Combines Sasol's state-of-the-art Slurry Phase Distillate process with Chevron advanced hydroprocessing technologies to convert natural gas to premium-quality to liquid fuels and base oils.
We have access to a wide range of process experts to evaluate and plan the development of new ideas, as well as the necessary financial resources to bring new ideas to commercialization. You can contact us by filling out the requested information on TEMA’s Contact Us page.